Eagle's Nest

Third Quarter

Jan. 23

It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through the school year. The students are growing academically, socially, and emotionally. The teachers are so proud of their progress. As we begin the second half of the school year, our teachers will do their best to provide quality learning opportunities to our students. Thank you so much for your support!

Report Cards

updated Jan. 23

Second Quarter report cards will be posted on January 29th. If you are not able to access your child’s report card, please contact the secretary, Ms. Wu at ext. 370. If you have any questions about the report card, please contact your child’s teacher through email, daily planners, or in person.

Upcoming Dates

Jan. 23

January 29th - 2nd Quarter Report Cards
February 5th - China Day
February 8th - 19th - Spring Festival Vacation

Second Semester

Jan. 24

Welcome to the second semester! Our students worked hard during the first semester and the teachers are proud of their progress. As we begin the second semester, it is important that we help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Please make sure you keep the lines of communication open regarding what is going on at TIS. Thank you for your support!

Report Cards

Jan. 24

Second Quarter report cards will be posted on January 29th. If you are not able to access your child’s report card, please contact the secretary, Mrs. Zhao at ext. 321. If you have any questions about the report card, please contact your child’s teacher through email.

Athletics Season 3

Jan. 24

We are wrapping up the volleyball season and excited about the new upcoming basketball season. The third athletic season will begin soon after the Spring Festival Holiday.

Drama Auditions

Jan. 24

Auditions for students interested in participating in this year’s theatre performance are coming up soon. Please encourage your child to turn in the sign-up forms.

Second Semester

Jan. 24

Welcome to the second semester! We are proud of how our students worked hard and accomplished much in the first semester. Fall fest, Tianmun, sports games, and the Christmas Banquet were just a few events we enjoyed in the first semester. We are excited to start the second semester and end the school year strong. Please make sure you keep the lines of communication open regarding what is going on at TIS. Thank you for your support!

Report Cards

Jan. 24

Second Quarter report cards will be posted on January 29th. If you are not able to access your child’s report card, please contact the secretary, Mrs. Zhao at ext. 321. If you have any questions about the report card, please contact your child’s teacher through email.

Athletics Season 3

Jan. 24

We are wrapping up the basketball season and excited about the new upcoming soccer season. The third athletic season will begin soon after the Spring Festival Holiday.

Drama Auditions

Jan. 24

Auditions for students interested in participating in this year’s theatre performance are coming up soon. Please encourage your child to turn in the sign-up forms.

Model United Nations

Jan. 24

The upcoming Model United Nations (MUN) events BEIMUN and MUNISQ will all be held online. More information will be shared with students interested in participating in the events.

Senior Graduation Survey

Jan. 24

Parents of 12th grade students,
Thank you for responding to the survey. We will take your feedback into consideration as we balance all the factors that will be involved in the final decision.

Virtual College Fair

Jan. 24

There will be a virtual college fair hosted by the International School of Tianjin on March 6th. 45 universities from a dozen countries will be represented. If your child is interested in the college fair, please contact our college counselor for more information.
tami.fagerland@tiseagles.com

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD

Jan. 23

The college board are making changes to testing.

1. They will discontinue SAT Subject Tests. Internationally, there will still be May and June of 2021 Subject tests. After that, there will be no more.
2. As of June, there will be no more SAT with Essay offered.
3. They are working on a digitally delivered version of the SAT.

Please see this website for more information:
https://allaccess.collegeboard.org/update-reducing-and-simplifying-demands-students?SFMC_cid=EM428828-&rid=52550968

Online Lecture Series from Loughborough University in the UK for January and February 2020

Jan. 16

Date and time: Monday 18th January 11:00-12:00(UK Time)/19:00-20:00(China Time)
Platform: Tencent Meeting, Meeting ID: 768 071 023
Speaker: Dr Keith Pond
Lecture theme:
Understanding Triple Accreditation
Triple accreditation, also known as Triple Crown accreditation, is the combination of accreditations held by 100 business schools worldwide (less than 1% of all business schools in the world), awarded by the three largest and most influential business school accreditation organizations (AACSB, AMBA, EEQUIS). Dr Keith Pond is the former Associate Dean for Teaching in Loughborough School of Business and Economics, he is also an advisor at European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) for EQUIS accreditation. This guest lecture will go through what is triple accreditation and some key points about accreditation and why it matters to students.

Date and time: Wednesday 20th January 11:00-12:00 (UK Time)/19:00-20:00 (China Time)
Platform: Tencent Meeting, Meeting ID: 502 051 218
Speaker: Dr Baihua Li
Lecture theme:
What can AI do?
According to Baihua’s recent research, AI technology takes football player performance analysis to a new dimension. AI pollution monitor could forecast harmful particles in the air. In this guest lecture Baihua will talk about AI and how it is changing our life in Sports and Technology side. She will also share our students’ projects and introduce some of the modules she teaches in Loughborough.

Date and time: Wednesday 27th January 11:00-12:00 (UK Time)/19:00-20:00(China Time)
Platform: Tencent Meeting, Meeting ID: 892 041 932
Speaker: Prof Liguo Zhao
Lecture theme:
Application of Solid and Computational Mechanics in Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering
Solid mechanics is fundamental for mechanical, civil, aerospace, nuclear and biomedical engineering as well as materials science. This lecture addresses the specific applications of solid mechanics in ensuring the structural integrity of aeroengines and optimizing the design of medical implants. The lecture is wrapped up with an introduction of Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, especially the undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes offered by the School.

Date and time: Wednesday 3rd February 11:00-12:00 (UK Time)/19:00-20:00 (China Time)
Platform: Tencent Meeting, Meeting ID: 798 053 911
Speaker: Dr Vaclav Stetka
Lecture theme:
Countering Digital Hate.
This guest lecture will discuss flows of information, misinformation and disinformation though online media, particularly social media networks, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It details various types of online media, key players and influencers on social media, and strategies for ensuring good information and disrupting mis- and disinformation. It is important to analyse different types of information across different channels, how it is spread and to whom, to determine how social media can be harnessed in both positive and negative ways.

SUMMER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

Jan. 16

From now through the Spring, Universities will be informing TIS of their summer programs. As they are sent to the counselor, we will post them here on the Eagle’s Nest.

UChicago Summer Session is excited to offer new virtual courses for students in Summer 2021! Please find the latest course information on our website: summer.uchicago.edu

This year, as you approach your New Year’s resolutions, think summer resolutions! A few suggestions for your list are:

1. Make new friends!
   Get to know fellow idea-driven students from around the world who are excited to learn at any time of year! You may just find the Thelma to your Louise or the Chandler to your Joey.

2. Learn from the best!
   Our instructors are leaders in their fields and include a Quantrell Award winner, a former congressional staffer, and more! And they’re excited to pass their knowledge on to you!

3. Challenge yourself!
   All courses are taught beyond the scope of typical high school curricula and are great for the intellectual risk-taker (we don’t like to toot our own horn, but having a UChicago class on your college applications does look pretty darn good 😉).

4. Learn the “dos and don’ts” of applying to college!
   All Summer Session students have access to Admissions Academy sessions with actual UChicago Admissions Counselors.

5. Have fun!
   With help from UChicago’s undergraduate mentors, the fun doesn’t have to end when class does. Make your first deep-dish pizza from home or show your classmates who reigns supreme in Among Us (whether Item #1 stays checked in the process is up to you)!

Visit us online anytime!
Check these items off your list and join us for an unforgettable summer! To learn more, please visit summer.uchicago.edu

Carol Lin-Murphy
Director of Admissions, Summer Session & Special Programs

Carl Benz School in Germany

Jan. 16

Coming soon and online for 2021: the Carl Benz School of Engineering Summer Program. We are happy to inform you that the online registration page for our CBS Summer Programs in 2021 is online!

Students aged 16 and up with an interest in science and engineering can join the summer program to get hands-on experience in a variety of interesting scientific topics: like railway system technologies, Automotive Engineering, robotics, Energy Engineering and Virtual Engineering.

What to expect

Back by popular demand, we once again offer our CBS Summer Schools virtually this year with new programs including:

• Fascinating lectures
• Hands-on activities
• Chat with CBS Students to learn from their experience
• Active sport breaks
• and much more!

Carl Benz School Summer Program Dates

Students ages 16+ can join us virtually for one of the following virtual programs:

Week I: July 19th - 23rd, 2021
Week II: July 26th - 30th, 2021

Apply today!

It takes only a few steps to save your spot. Click here in for the online registration page. To register, please fill out the short form.

They can register from now on until
May 31st, 2021!

ISCOT Tournaments

Jan. 23

Saturday, February 6 is the ISCOT middle school volleyball tournament @ TEDA, and the ISCOT high school basketball tournament @ TIS.

Upcoming games

Jan. 23

Basketball vs WELL, boys @ TIS, girls @ WELL
Jan 25, 2021

Basketball @ TEDA, JV Boys and Varsity Girls
Jan 29, 2021

During this cold and flu season, please be reminded that hand hygiene and wearing a mask are the BEST ways to prevent the spread of germs. Frequently, wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. Avoid going to places with high volumes of people and wear a mask when you head out. It is also important that you keep your immunity system in order by having regular rest breaks, nutritious, regular meals and enough sleep each night.

Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, making it hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Flu viruses can cause mild to severe illness, including common signs and symptoms listed below. COVID-19 seems to cause more serious illnesses in some people. Other signs and symptoms of COVID-19, which are different from flu, include a change in or loss of taste or smell. Diagnostic testing can help determine if you are sick with the flu or COVID-19.

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htm

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